Lawrence County v. Hudson

Hudson became county treasurer in October,, 1882, gave bond and received from the hands of his predecessor $4,472.30, belonging to the school fund. He applied to the county court in October, 1883, to be allowed 2 per cent, commission on this fund in settlement. The application was refused, but on appeal to the circuit court it was sustained, and the judgment was ordered to be certified to the county court for its guidance. The county appeals.

The language of the statute is : “ The county treasurer shall be allowed as commissions on the aggregate amount of school funds of the county coming into…